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Weekly Brief for Wednesday March 14, 2018

Subject: Weekly Brief for Wednesday, March 14, 2018
From: LADOT Communications Office <dot_public_info@lacity.org>
Date: 03/14/2018 04:33 PM
To: <mistyli@aol.com>

Data + Donuts

Transportation Planner Karina Macias highlighted LADOT's collaboration with Information
Technology Association's Data Science Federation at Data + Donuts, a collaborative effort
among the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, and the local L.A. civic technology
community. Macias discussed how data science partnerships with local universities are changing
the way the City's staff uses data to support how LADOT manages mobility investments. The
Data Science Federation is an initiative led by the City of Los Angeles with 14 local partner
universities, working with over 200 students and 100 professors and staff over the last two years.
Macias shared how the program is helping LADOT and the City reach mobility goals as well as
observe travel behavior to estimate the benefits of future projects.

Street Closures: Skechers Performance LA Marathon 2018

Please be advised that the 2018 Skechers Performance LA Marathon is taking place this
Sunday, March 18, 2018. Street closures will begin as early as 2 AM. Expect delays and
congestion in and around the event area. Click here for the Traffic Management Plan for more
details.

A Safer Cahuenga Pass

Last Thursday, LADOT joined Councilmember David Ryu in activating a new signal at Cahuenga
Boulevard West and Pilgrimage Bridge. Previously, motorists crossing the bridge and heading
towards the Hollywood Bowl were directed to turn right onto Cahuenga Blvd. West before
making a U-turn to turn south. With the installation of the traffic signal, safer movements can be
made for all entering the intersection.

Special recognition for Transportation Engineer Steve Rostam, Transportation Engineer Bhuvan
Bajaj, and Principal Transportation Engineer Brian Gallagher in working with Caltrans and seeing
this project through, and special thanks to Council District 4, The John Anson Ford Theatres,
and the Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council.

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Weekly Brief for Wednesday March 14, 2018

DASH Over and Reload Your Card!

Do you need DASH or Commuter Express questions answered? Do you need to reload or
purchase TAP cards? LADOT's Transit outreach teams will be at these upcoming locations:

Friday, March 16

Venice Farmers Market 7 a.m. -11 a.m.

Sunday, March 18

Motor Ave Farmers Market 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Monday, March 19

Northridge Library 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Eagle Rock Library 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 20

Panorama City Library 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Malabar Library 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 21

Wilshire Branch Library 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SRTS Safety Assessment Walks Continue

There are more opportunities to join Safe Routes to School on safety assessment walks in your
school neighborhood. This assessment identifies barriers and challenges for students walking
and biking safely to and from school. SRTS is a partnership between LADOT and the Los
Angeles Unified School District.

Meet and Greet Our Safer Streets: Pedestrian Refuge Islands

This week we revisit with Tim Fremaux, Transportation Engineer, who walks us through the new
Pedestrian Refuge Island on Zelzah Ave. and Hiawatha St. in Granada Hills. This safety
improvement was installed to create a safe waiting space in the center of the roadway, allowing
people to cross the street in each direction of traffic. Watch below to learn more!

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